Rafale aircraft took part in the Republic Day celebrations for the first time.
New Delhi:
A Rafale fighter jet - one of the eight inducted into the Indian Air Force over the last year - took part in the Republic Day celebrations for the first time as it carried out the demanding and spectacular Vertical Charlie maneuver alone and was part of the Eklavya formation with four other fighter jets.
The Rafale jet along with two Jaguar Deep penetration strike aircraft and two MiG-29 Air Superiority Fighters conducted the Eklavya formation at a height of 300 metre and a speed of 780 km/h. The five jets resembled a V shape with Rafale leading the pack.